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Schecter Guitar ResearchC-8 Multiscale Rob Scallon Electric Guitar Contrasts

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A Rob Scallon signature 8-string built around neck-through construction, a 25.5–27 in. multiscale layout, and streamlined HH electronics.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Players seeking an 8-string electric guitar
  • Players who want a 25.5–27 in. multiscale layout
  • Players looking for a hardtail bridge and locking tuners
  • Rob Scallon fans

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who do not want an 8-string guitar
  • Players seeking a non-multiscale instrument
  • Players who require an included case

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Schecter Guitar Research C-8 Multiscale Rob Scallon Electric Guitar Contrasts construction detail

Detail 01

Neck-through construction

The mahogany neck runs continuously through the body.

Detail 02

25.5–27 in. multiscale

Lower strings use longer scale lengths and higher strings use shorter scale lengths.

Detail 03

Carbon fiber reinforcement rods

They reinforce the neck.

Detail 04

Push/pull switching

It is included with the master volume and tone control layout.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01This is a right-handed, 8-string model.
  2. 02Its scale length spans 25.5–27 in. across the strings.
  3. 03The case is sold separately.
  4. 04The controls are a master volume, master tone with push/pull switching, and a 3-way pickup toggle.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Who is this guitar associated with?

It is a Rob Scallon signature model created in collaboration with Rob Scallon.

02How many strings does it have?

It has eight strings.

03What pickups does it use?

It uses Schecter Diamond '78 Rob Scallon humbuckers in an HH configuration.

04Does it include a case?

No. The case is sold separately.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsPickups & controls
Pickup Configuration
HH
4 detailsPlayability
Orientation
Right Handed
Number of Frets
24
Number of Strings
8
Scale Length
25.5" - 27"
6 detailsBody & build
Fingerboard Material
Ebony Radius: 20" Fret size: Jumbo Number of frets: 24 Inlays: Pearloid reverse dot Nut width/material: 2.12 in. (54 mm) GraphTech XL TUSQ Electronics Configuration: HH Neck: Schecter Humbucker Bridge: Schecter Humbucker Control layout: Master volume Master tone Pickup switch: 3-Way Special electronics: Coil-split Hardware Bridge type: Fixed Bridge Bridge design: Floating Tailpiece: Hardtail Tuning machines: Locking Color: Black Other Number of strings: 8 Case: Sold separately Orientation: Right Handed
Bridge Type
Fixed Bridge
Color
Black
Body Material
Swamp ash
Body Type
Double Cutaway
Neck Wood
3-piece Mahogany
5 detailsOther
Category Source
detail
Korena Special
false
Tier
new
Source Id
site51500000417709
Prop65
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Titanium dioxide (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate, which is known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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